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The people behind Roundwood Stores have done it again. Is it too early to crown our best meal of the year, ask Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon

If you’ve visited Roundwood, you’ll probably have stopped off at the Roundwood Stores, the little shop, bakery and cafe that has established itself as the beating heart of the local community since opening in 2021. Simon Pratt and his partner, Monique McQuaid, live locally and wanted somewhere handy to pick up a loaf of sourdough and decent coffee, and perhaps a few organic veg, so they created it themselves. Pratt’s parents, Donald and Hilary, founded Avoca, and Simon was involved on the ...

The Hamas-Israel war has passed 100 days and shows little sign of ceasing. And now Houthis are targeting ships in the Red Sea, Iran is launching airstrikes in Iraq and conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating. Is the region edging closer to war?

Simon Pratt, formerly of Avoca, and Monique McQuaid are onto a winner with The Coach House in Roundwood

This new spot in Roundwood is inviting and there is considerable skill in the kitchen

Trends that look set to continue into next year include tasting menu fatigue, a preference for earlier dining, and lunch for weekends only

Enjoy special guest takeovers, music mixes, and a whole host of brilliant storytelling this Christmas on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds.

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Simon Pratt and group of Avoca alumni have bought Coach House pub in Wicklow village

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